Why was it wrong to worship the Lord at the high places? (2 Chronicles 33:17)
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And that makes good sense, too!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Why was it wrong to worship the Lord at the high places? (2 Chronicles 33:17)
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Thanks, Tim. I did not know that "the term 'high places' referred to elevated locations that were used for worship (based on the belief that worshipping on...
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Mark Deckard
Does Rom 9 mean God predestined some to heaven while created others with no chance of escaping hell?
Please note carefully that all the passage on predestination in Romans are constantly couched in Paul's lament for Israel's fallen condition in reference to...
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by Frantz Philossaint
Where does the Old Testament refer to the Second Coming?
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You are absoutely correct Shirley. We need to talk about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ more and more. The question is how do we get ready until that day?...
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Does this passage mean that our spirit is older than our earthly body? Did God know us before we were born?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the purpose of our life on earth if we will live for all eternity in heaven?
Yes, Christians (believers in Jesus) will live for eternity (John 3:15-16). However, heaven is only our temporary home. When Christians die our souls ascend...
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by Jeannette Shields
, Mom of three
What does it mean to be a stumbling block to someone else?
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God bless you Teresa, as you have blessed me per the reading of your answer here.
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Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?
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Jay Saunders
Who are the Jesuits, and what do they believe?
Jesuits, like so many false Christianities, have a form of godliness but deny the power thereof. Meaning they live with and preach a concept of works...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is serving God important?
The bible has a lot to say about our good works. First, in Matthew 7:21-23 That no amount of good works can save a sinner. Without the Spirit of God their is...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Where does the Old Testament refer to the Second Coming?
Jesus in Luke 4:16-21 quoted Isaiah 61:1, "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he...
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Frantz Philossaint
Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their life for Jesus?
This is a very good question. Once again, we must allow the bible to speak for itself. Please pray for the guidiance of the Holy Spirit. The subject of the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why would anyone want to sacrifice their children? (2 Chronicles 28:3)
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Good research, Emo! I am saving your post and sending it to my cousin who works with a pro-life organization fulltime.
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Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?
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Agree with both you James, and Ezekiel. AMEN!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was it wrong to worship the Lord at the high places? (2 Chronicles 33:17)
The term "high places" referred to elevated locations that were used for worship (based on the belief that worshipping on an elevated surface lifted the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why was it wrong to worship the Lord at the high places? (2 Chronicles 33:17)
Why was it wrong to worship the Lord at the high places? (2 Chronicles 33:17) 17 The people, however, continued to sacrifice at the high places, but only ...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?
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John, Again, I must disagree with you. Jesus didn't have a firm resolve to go to His death? Wow...that pretty much questions His deity. Yes, He knew the pain...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why would anyone want to sacrifice their children? (2 Chronicles 28:3)
I humbly submit for your consideration a few thoughts on the matter. All choices and actions; when viewed through the cold light of reason and logic shall...
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by Mary G
God knows our past, present, and future. If God knows our future, does it follow that we are to believe in fate?
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I have heard the response about God knows all before it happens, so why do we even bother praying? I mean if I pray for God's protection from evil, and I get...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be 'godless", such as Esau is called in Heb 12:16-17?
The bible does not say if Esau was saved or not. It says he lost his blessing. That does not mean he was not saved. Many lose Gods blessing because of sin in...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their life for Jesus?
They go directly to heaven. Revelation 7:9 After this I beheld and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, of kindreds, of peoples...
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Is the Rastafarian / Rasta god Jah the same as the Christian God?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the biblical understanding of the wrath of God?
I think the best way to understand the wrath of God is to see it for ourselves in the book of Revelation. The wrath begins in Revelation 6:12-17 as follows:...
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What is a root of bitterness?
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Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
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Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Can only ordained priests serve communion?
I am not a Roman Catholic, but my understanding of canon law is that there are specific occasions when a lay person can administer the Eucharist to others....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What causes prayers to reach heaven when sometimes we may feel they get no higher than the ceiling, or that the heavens are brass? (2 Chronicles 30:27)
I would say that God (being both omniscient and omnipresent) is aware of all prayers (Psalm 139), but the Bible indicates at least four kinds of prayers to...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What causes prayers to reach heaven when sometimes we may feel they get no higher than the ceiling, or that the heavens are brass? (2 Chronicles 30:27)
Our prayers reach heaven when we are in a right relationship with God. Our prayers bounce off the brass ceiling when we are disobedient and rebelling against...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?
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Cindy, I must disagree with you on your assumption that our government pays for abortions. That is false. It is against the law for government funds...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about social justice?
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Also: So, now we "christians" refer to wikipedia to get the truth about life here in this unjust society. Why is it that "christians" have different beliefs...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about social justice?
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This answer sounds like it came from a conservative politician. I disagree with almost all of it. According to the bible, social justice is an oxymoron. I...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the biblical method of evangelism?
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First Corinthians 15:3-4 That Christ died for our sins. According to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose again on the third day, according to the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
In Matthew 25, Jesus states that if we don't visit those who are sick or in prison, we'll be punished. Is He talking about people who are actually in prison or sick, or is he talking about those who are spiritually sick and/or bound?
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John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that all that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have eternal life, and I will raise Him up on the...
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Thomas Riccardi
, Warrior Spirit
Is the similarity in human/chimp DNA evidence for evolution?
My opinion on this matter is simple...if there were such a thing as ape to man evolution we would see apes turning into men or would have seen or will...
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Jack Croach
What is Jeshurun?
It is generally thought to be derived from a root word meaning upright, just or straight, but may have been derived from שׁור, shur, to see, or may be a...
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by Dennis Primm
What is the purpose of our life on earth if we will live for all eternity in heaven?
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I agree with Aurel Gheorghe's response, but would like to add that a person should believe that Jesus was born of a virgin, he died on the cross, and he was...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What causes prayers to reach heaven when sometimes we may feel they get no higher than the ceiling, or that the heavens are brass? (2 Chronicles 30:27)
27 The priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard them, for their prayer reached heaven, his holy dwelling place.
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Punjab Sharma
, Practicing Hindu Christian, Proudly homeschooled, unemployed
Is abandoning a child a sin?
For a parent to leave their family, or worse, their child, is not only recognized as a sin by the Bible [1 Timothy 5:8] but also as a generally bad thing to...
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by Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
Is abandoning a child a sin?
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To answer your quetion, let’s examine what is sin.The Greek word for Sin actually means to miss the mark, or target. It is like an archer missing the target...
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How did Judas die?
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What is the biblical understanding of the wrath of God?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
In Matthew 25, Jesus states that if we don't visit those who are sick or in prison, we'll be punished. Is He talking about people who are actually in prison or sick, or is he talking about those who are spiritually sick and/or bound?
First of all, I would say that the Bible makes it clear that we are saved by faith in Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). Good works that Christians then do are...